Brazilian Gil de Ferran competed in CART since 1995. In 1996, de Ferran was a consistent challenger but only scored one win. Despite rumors that he would be a driver for the new Stewart Grand Prix Formula One team, de Ferran remained in America for 1997, joining Walker Racing. De Ferran finished 1997 as runner-up to Alex Zanardi with ten top-ten finishes but failed to score a single victory.
| Season | Series | Event |
| 1997 | CART PPG World Series | |
| Driver | No. | Entrant |
| Gil de Ferran | 5 | Walker Racing |
| Chassis | Engine | Car Name |
| Reynard 97I | Honda | Valvoline |
| Scale | Manufacturer | Collection |
| 1:64 | Hot Wheels | 1st Edition 1998 |
| Cat. No. | Quality | Rarity |
| 19242-0910 | 
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